 Prosecutors say one of the migrants had scratches and bite marks on his arm at the time of his arrest, suggesting the victim fought back against her attackers. One of the migrants admitted to kissing her. American reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial began in Russia today behind closed doors. White House and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby calling the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter politically motivated. He, like fellow American Paul Whalen, is simply being used as a bargaining chip.